Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s former political director said his campaign offered her $15,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) prior to her exit from the campaign, Politico reported. Newsweek contacted the political director, Genevieve McDonald, and Platner’s campaign for comment via Facebook message and email.

Platner is a U.S. military veteran and oyster farmer running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine.

The poll was conducted last week, marking a commanding lead for the political newcomer amid recent controversy.

Despite recent controversies, US Senate candidate Graham Platner holds a significant lead over Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic primary, according to a new poll. Platner, a Marine and Army veteran and oyster farmer,

Support for the Maine Senate candidate suggests that voters are so sick of what the establishment has to offer, they might look past a Nazi tattoo.

Chuck Schumer's plan to bank on safe establishment candidates in 2026 was divisive within the party—before damaging revelations broke about an insurgent Democrat in Maine.

Marine earned plaudits from some Democrats. Now his comments risk their chances of defeating incumbent Republican senator

The national chair of the Democratic Party says online comments made by a Senate candidate in Maine in which the candidate appeared to endorse political violence, criticize police officers, and express other controversial views were wrong,